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A New $75M Plan to Rescue His Lost Bitcoin

James Howells, man who lost 8000 BTC, plans to raise $75 million by tokenizing 1,675 of his Bitcoins. The Newport landfill may close soon, ending his chances to recover the lost drive. He aims to buy the landfill outright instead of seeking council permission again. On top of that U.S. film company will release a documentary about Howells’ Bitcoin recovery journey. After more than a decade of digging through disappointment and red tape, James Howells, the man who is famously known for losing 8000 Bitcoin, is making one last move. At a recent Bitcoin conference 2025, Howells said that he’s…

BitcoinJul 8

92,873 Ethereum in 10 Minutes, What's Going On?

Ethereum (ETH) whales are in active mode as a total of 92,873 ETH has been transferred across different platforms within the space of 10 minutes. Whale Alert, an on-chain platform, tracked three transactions that occurred involving these large holders. Whale Alert Flags $236 Million in Ethereum Transactions According to the data platform, the largest of the three Ethereum transactions occurred between two unknown wallets. It involved 40,000 ETH, valued at $101,926,554 at a market price of $2,548.16, and was executed in a single move. The second transaction was initiated from the Binance exchange and sent to an unknown wallet. The…

EthereumJul 8

Sanctioned tech behemoth Rostec launches Tron stablecoin, hopes it will be listed by major exchanges

Russian defense and technology conglomerate Rostec has created a digital token pegged to the ruble and developed a proprietary payment platform. The state-owned corporation said it hopes to see the token, which is based on a major blockchain, listed on leading cryptocurrency exchanges and added to popular wallets. Rostec unveils Tron-based ruble token and new payment system Russia’s Rostec, a major developer and manufacturer of military, industrial, and technological equipment sanctioned by the West, has announced the launch of a token called RUBx and a payment platform named RT-Pay. The two have been developed as part of its strategy for…

MarketsJul 8

Strategic $75K Investment in TST, AIOT, and SKYAI Tokens

In a move signaling potential support for emerging projects within its ecosystem, the BSC Foundation has recently made a notable investment. According to insights shared by on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa, the foundation behind the popular BNB Smart Chain acquired a total of $75,000 worth of three distinct tokens: TST token, AIOT token, and SKYAI token. This purchase, executed within a short timeframe, has piqued the interest of market observers, raising questions about the foundation’s strategy and the potential implications for these specific projects and the broader BNB Smart Chain landscape. What is the Role of the BSC Foundation? Understanding the significance…

AltcoinsJul 8

'Off the Grid' GUN Token Expanding From Avalanche to Solana—Here's Why

Off the Grid’s GUN token is set to expand to Solana on Thursday after originally being launched exclusively on Avalanche, which powers the battle royale shooter’s dedicated L1 network, GUNZ. A Solana-themed skin pack has also been released for the game, marking the ecosystem expansion. The move is largely motivated by lowering the barrier for entry for users to buy the GUN token, as well as part of what an official X post called the project’s “multi-chain ethos”—suggesting that other chains could be on the roadmap for GUN, as well. GUNZ is Coming to @solana 📅 Launching on July 10th…

GameFiJul 8

Spur Protocol and WizoLayer Join Forces to Boost Web3 Engagement Across Base Ecosystem

Spur Protocol has partnered with WizoLayer in a move that will join two community-focused platforms to increase Web3 interaction in the Base ecosystem. Partnership Announcement 📣 We are thrilled to welcome our newest partner @WizoLayer, Driving community-first innovation across the @base ecosystem. Through this collaboration we will explore and serve the dividends of Web3 and decentralization.#SpurProtocol #Wizolayer pic.twitter.com/BZBYBElJDw — Spur protocol (@spurprotocol) July 6, 2025 Such cooperation will be aimed at building the entire potential of decentralization and providing users with tangible dividends through the integration of education, gamification, and the principle of passive income. The vision of both projects…

BlockchainJul 8

Larsen said Ripple did not fund the Bitcoin "Change the Code" campaign

Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, has clarified that the company was not behind the funding of the controversial “Change the Code” campaign. The initiative, in partnership with Greenpeace, set out to pressure the Bitcoin community into dumping its energy-intensive proof of work (PoW) consensus model. Larsen added that he supported the campaign personally rather than as a corporate action by Ripple. He also cited progress in Bitcoin’s energy profile. He referred to a University of Cambridge study that points out that mining today uses large increments of renewable energy, including nuclear, wind, and hydropower. In addition, more flared gas energy…

BitcoinJul 8

No crypto wins in Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ but market eyes liquidity boost

While Trump’s budget did not tackle any crypto issues, the liquidity boost might still be a boon for crypto assets. “Big Beautiful Bill” may still boost crypto markets, despite lacking any crypto-related provisions. On Thursday, June 3, theU.S. House passed House Resolution 1, the landmark budget bill backed by President Donald Trump. The massive budget, which expands tax cuts and reduces benefits, passed with a narrow 218–214 vote, with just two Republican dissenters: fiscally conservative Thomas Massie of Kentucky and anti-Trump Republican Brian Fitzpatrick. Massie objected on the grounds that the bill would significantly add to the U.S. deficit. Despite…

MarketsJul 8

Donald Trump-linked Truth Social rumored to enter memecoin mania

Reports have surfaced that Truth Social, the social media platform owned by the Trump family, is launching a memecoin. TV host Ran Neuner shared the information on X, noting that it will launch in 72 hours. Neuner, who serves as the host of Cryptotrader on CNBC, added that the team behind TRUMP memecoin is also behind this particular launch. He said: “Truth Social Memecoin launching in next 72 hours. Seems like similar gang to $TRUMP team. Keep your eyes and eyes peeled.” However, the social media personality and Cryptobanter did not provide any additional information about the token or include…

AltcoinsJul 8

Could ‘Reaper Actual’ be the breakout crypto shooter?

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. A new ambitious shooter game is in development. Distinct Possibility Studios has just come out of stealth after two years and revealed its flagship title: a first-person, open-world military extraction shooter game with blockchain integrations, dubbed Reaper Actual. A pre-alpha “Foundation” version of the PC game with some onchain assets is expected “in the coming weeks,” according to a release. Game industry veteran John Smedley is behind the new studio. Smedley is a gaming exec and developer who worked in Sony’s gaming division for over a decade.…

GameFiJul 8